Today in History:
November 21, 1971 - Bangladesh
Armed Forces Day
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November 21, 1949 - Libya
Proclamation Day
Commemorates the United Nations resolution on Libyan independence.
Upcoming Significant Events:
November 22, 1943 - Lebanon
Independence Day
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November 22, 1967 - Occupied Territories, Israel
UN Resolution 242 Adopted
UN Security Council Resolution 242 adopted calling for a separate Palestinian state.
November 22, 1975 - Spain
Juan Carlos Proclaimed King
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November 22, 1979 - Pakistan
U.S. Embassy Attacked
The U.S. embassy in Islamabad was attacked and burned by Islamic militants following
rumors that the U.S. was involved in the violent takeover of the Grand Mosque in Mecca,
Saudi Arabia.
November 23, 1985 - Egypt, Malta
Hijacking of Egyptian Jet
An Egyptian jet was hijacked to Malta. Fifty-nine passengers, including one American,
were killed when Egyptian troops stormed the plane in Malta on November 24.
November 23, 1986 - Philippines
Ramos Blocks Coup Attempt
Chief of Staff Fidel Ramos blocked a coup attempt by dissatisfied military officers.
November 23, 1991 - Burundi
Tutsi Rebels Attack Capital
Tutsi rebels based in Rwanda attacked the capital of Bujumbura in an attempt to unseat
the government. Hundreds were killed and indiscriminate killings were alleged.
November 24, 1954 - Sri Lanka
LTTE Founder's Birthday
The founder and leader of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) was born. His
birthday is marked by the LTTE as "Heroes Week," which also commemorates LTTE
members who have died in battle.
November 24, 1965 - Zaire
Revolution Day
Commemorates the establishment of the Second Congolese Republic by General Joseph
Mobutu (now Mobutu Sese Seko) following his seizure of control of the government on
this date.
November 25, (year unknown) - Chile
Birthday of Augusto Pinochet
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November 25, 1973 - Greece
Military Coup In Athens
Colonel Papadoupolos and his military junta, which had controlled Greece since April
1967, were themselves overthrown by a military coup on November 25, 1973.
November 25, 1974 - Portugal
Failed Leftist Coup Attempt
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November 25, 1975 - Suriname
Independence Day
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November 25, 1984 - Portugal
Mortar Attack On U.S. Embassy
The U.S. embassy was hit by four 60 mm mortar rounds fired by the popular forces of 25
April terrorist group.